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The first public library of and for the Internet community. It started as an experiment to see how libraries could evolve successfully into the information age and has become a platform for learning opportunities for library and information science students and professionals and collaborative research, as well as developing and providing authoritative collections, information assistance, and information instruction for the public.

Established to recognize and honor the most exceptional independently published books in 70 different categories, for the year, and is presented by Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group.

National prize honoring the best published works of fiction by American citizens. Three judges select five books from the more than 300 works submitted, making this the largest peer-juried award in the United States.

Reviews, features, author interviews and book excerpts from the national daily and the Sunday book review.

Abstracts and reviews of fiction and non-fiction books that relate to all aspects of GLBT and sexual variance topics. Readers can submit reviews and comment on reviews by other readers.

Presents panel discussions and master classes around literary topics to provide a forum for authors and editors to talk about their work for the benefit of emerging writers and the enjoyment of fans of LGBT literature.

Book reviews, opinion pieces, author interviews, fiction excerpts, author and publisher reading lists and a variety of other features.

Recognizes published works and unpublished manuscripts by authors in the San Diego County area.

Thumbnail bographies of the classical fiction writers.

International Reading Association's awards given for an author’s first or second published book written for children or young adults. Awards are given for fiction and nonfiction in each of three categories: primary, intermediate, and young adult. Books from any country and in any language published for the first time are considered.